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Solano County, One Of Unhealthiest In State, Targeted With Fresh Food Initiative
Several stores in Solano County are undergoing major makeovers this week by offering healthier food options – all because health officials say Solano County residents face major health risks. → Read More
Gun Stolen From Stockton Mayor’s Rental Home Used In Teen’s Murder « CBS Sacramento
Stockton Police say the same handgun registered to Anthony Silva is now linked to two crimes, including the murder of a 13-year-old in February of 2015. → Read More
Initiative That Would Shut Down Charter Schools In California Cleared To Gather Signatures
A grassroots coalition is calling California charter schools discriminatory and unconstitutional. There’s now a proposed ballot initiative to repeal the California Charter Act of 1992. → Read More
State Of Jefferson Supporters Take Pleas To Separate From California To Capitol
The grassroots movement of people in Northern California counties have hopes of breaking away from the state and forming their own state. → Read More
California Lawmakers Propose $2 Billion Homeless Plan Offering Homes, Services
The proposal also calls for job training and social services programs to help homeless families become more independent. → Read More
After Latest Tantrum, Is It Time For Sacramento Kings To Trade DeMarcus Cousins?
Cousins was tossed from Monday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors after picking up back-to-back technical fouls for taking his anger out on referees. → Read More
Shocking Video Of Suspected Fairfield Animal Abuse Sparks International Outrage
Fairfield Police are looking for witnesses in the case of possible animal abuse caught on camera after video of a woman throwing a dog to the ground surfaced. → Read More
Downtown Davis Future Uncertain As Buildings Go Up For Sale
The owners of De Luna’s Jewelers on Second Street say even though business is great, they are now one of several downtown stores planning to shut their doors for good. → Read More
Why Are There So Many Accidents On Interstate 5 Near The Seamus Avenue Exit?
Five crashes in recent weeks, including one that turned deadly, have struck the dangerous stretch between 47th Avenue and Sutterville Road near the Seamus Avenue exit. → Read More
Businesses Worried Increased Sacramento Parking Rates Could Drive Visitors Away
The hourly parking rate has increased 50 cents from $1.25 to $1.75. The city is also rolling out a premium parking tier system allowing people to pay more to park at a meter beyond the posted time. → Read More
Granite Bay Flight Instructor Hoping To Cash In On Rising Drone Sales With Training Courses
Barry Morris is a licensed pilot and instructor from Granite Bay who loves just about anything that flies. He and his business partners launched Drone University USA in the last year. → Read More
After Life-Saving Donation, Sacramento Women Trying To Help Firefighter Who Needs Kidney
Jan Ebert, who’s worked for the city for more than 22 years, says when she heard that her friend needed help, she had no other choice. → Read More
San Bernardino, Paris Attacks Mixing With Gun Control Fears To Drive California Gun Sales
Owner Josh Deaser says business is good at Just Guns in Sacramento. He says it’s the perfect marketing campaign, without spending one dime on advertisement. → Read More
Caltrans, CHP Investigating Ways To Stop Deadly Wrong-Way Crashes
The Sacramento region saw four deadly wrong-way crashes in the first half of the year. The freeway crashes leave victims with little time to react. → Read More
Solar Lobby Questions Gov. Brown’s Commitment To Solar Panel Industry
Brown recently signed an ambitious climate change bill, which would make 50 percent of the state’s energy use come from renewable sources by 2030. → Read More
Thieves Targeting Unsuspecting Black Friday Shoppers
While shoppers are looking for deals, crime experts say criminals are lurking among the bargain hunters. And those criminals are hunting for unsuspecting victims. → Read More
South Sacramento House Fire A Reminder Of Increasing Home Fire Danger
Several house fires are forcing families to find some place to live as we enter a time of year when the fire danger increases substantially. → Read More
Deadly Crashes On The Rise As CHP Says Drivers Aren’t Wearing Seat Belts
Through the first six months of the year, federal officials say accidents were up 8 percent year over year. → Read More
Code Violations Force Families From Carmichael Apartments Days Before Thanksgiving
Some neighbors at Twin Gardens Apartments say it’s miserable living here. Hot water is a luxury. → Read More